Geography Bee – United States Geography Practice Test

The Appalachian Mountains are a major mountain range in eastern North America, stretching from Newfoundland in Canada through the eastern United States down to central Alabama. Part of this extensive range passes through West Virginia, which is known for its rugged terrain and diverse ecosystems. The eastern and northern parts of West Virginia have numerous peaks and valleys that are characteristic of the Appalachian landscape.

In contrast, the other states listed do not have any part of the Appalachian Mountains. Kansas is primarily flat, located in the Great Plains region. California features the Sierra Nevada and the Coast Ranges, but not the Appalachians. Texas, while large and home to varied topographies, including mountains in the west (such as the Guadalupe Mountains), is not part of the Appalachian range. Hence, West Virginia is the only state among the options that contains a section of the Appalachian Mountains.